Description
In this 3-hour course, Dr. Colleen Boyle gives an overview of common characteristics of gifted children and discusses their strengths, weaknesses, and potential hangups. You will learn how to help gifted students work through common struggles and use evidence-based data to create solutions to help them succeed.
After taking this course, educators will walk away knowing:
- Key characteristics of gifted students
- Theories of asynchronous development
- Types of overexcitabilities and their influence on classroom performance
- The impact of giftedness on relationships
- How outside factors affect giftedness
- Strategies for managing perfectionism and underachievement
ODE teacher competencies: d, e
NAGC teacher preparation standards: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 5.5
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Colleen Boyle is the president of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. She has been an educator for more than 20 years, nearly all in gifted education in schools in Ohio and Texas as well as with the Department of Defense Education Activity. Dr. Boyle holds a B.S. in elementary education, an M.Ed. in gifted education and educational administration, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology. She currently serves as a supervisor of gifted and talented programs with Columbus City Schools. Dr. Boyle is a past president of Gifted Coordinators of Central Ohio. She enjoys working with educators and families to plan appropriate interventions for gifted learners. Her research interests include the social-emotional aspects of gifted learners, educational and psychological assessment, and giftedness within families. Dr. Boyle enjoys traveling and doting on her twin niece and nephew whenever she gets the chance.
Doreen – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
The presenter was very knowledgeable and experienced with this topic. She provided resources.
Mary – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
An amazing training with so much great information for moving forward with my gifted students.
Kimberly – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful.
Emily – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I got so much information from this course! I really wish I was able to see the handouts that are available in resources. I think having those resources who be invaluable.
Melanie – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Well paced, pertinent information to apply in the classroom
Stacey – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
I found this course helpful to understand the characteristics of gifted students. Seeing that there were strategies I have used before was refreshing and learning new ones will be helpful going forward.
Melissa – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
This course was very informative about certain personalities with gifted students. I have learned many concrete strategies and ideas to use with the students in my classroom.
Michelle – CIRCLEVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
The presenter was very easy to listen to and presented very valuable and relatable information that I can take right back into the classroom.
Kathy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I have learned strategies and insight on how to guide and facilitate the healthy learning and development of gifted students.
Mary – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great information to see giftedness through another lens.